Tanzid Hasan Tamim became the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test century in Australia as Bangladesh continued to dominate the second day in Darwin.
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Bangladesh seizes control as the Hundred reaches its finals
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Australia took only one wicket on the second morning when Mominul Haque edged Josh Hazlewood behind, while Bangladesh continued to build steadily through Tanzid Hasan and moved toward an innings lead.
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Walter and Tongue delivered the decisive contributions as the Super Giants advanced to the Men's Hundred final. Brook and Rickelton led the chase for SRL, but a target of 187 remained beyond reach.
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Southern Brave managed only 114 for 7 after batting first, and Sunrisers Leeds chased the target to reach the women's Hundred final. Baker and Winfield-Hill guided the winning pursuit.
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Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says bilateral ODIs need greater significance but warns that removing them would create a financial cost. His comments expose the tension between preserving the format's commercial value and addressing its declining relevance.
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Nottinghamshire advanced to the One-Day Cup semi-finals after centuries from Jack Haynes and Kyle Verreynne powered their win over Yorkshire. Durham also secured a place in the last four.
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Nottinghamshire recovered from 1 for 3 as centuries from Haynes and Verreynne drove a successful chase of Yorkshire's 274. They reached the target with eight balls remaining.
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A century from Bedingham powered Durham to a 162-run victory over Lancashire in the One-Day Cup. Ghafari's four-wicket haul completed the decisive performance.
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Gay used the tour match to prepare for his first Test against Pakistan, while Bashir took four wickets. Pakistan captain Babar Azam retired hurt after sustaining a hand injury.
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Babar Azam will miss the rest of Pakistan's practice match after being struck on his right hand. He is expected to return to action early next week and train before the first Test against England.
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The scorecard tracks the live position of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, including each side's batting and bowling figures.
8:00 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva said Niroshan Dickwella was selected for the first Test against India because he is the country's best wicketkeeper, despite the availability of stronger batting options who can also keep.
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Hasan hits Bangladesh's first century in Australia
Summary
Tanzid Hasan Tamim became the first Bangladesh batter to score a Test century in Australia as Bangladesh continued to dominate the second day in Darwin.
Hasan's hundred converts Bangladesh's strong start into a landmark performance and puts sustained pressure on
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Bangladesh's dominance has shifted the match from a competitive tour fixture toward a potential statement win.
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4:50 AMESPN Cricket
Tanzid, Shanto and Mehidy keep Bangladesh in front after gripping day's play
Summary
Australia took only one wicket on the second morning when Mominul Haque edged Josh Hazlewood behind, while Bangladesh continued to build steadily through Tanzid Hasan and moved toward an innings lead.
Bangladesh have controlled the session after Australia removed Mominul, leaving the hosts under pressure to
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Bangladesh can put Australia on the defensive if they convert their strong position into a substantial first-innings lead.
5:18 PMESPN Cricket
Walter, Tongue make the difference as Super Giants surge into Men's Hundred final
Summary
Walter and Tongue delivered the decisive contributions as the Super Giants advanced to the Men's Hundred final. Brook and Rickelton led the chase for SRL, but a target of 187 remained beyond reach.
A 187-run target created the decisive gap, and the Super Giants converted their stronger overall
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The Super Giants are one win from the title after combining a competitive total with the key breakthroughs needed to deny SRL's chase.
4 stories · 2 sources
3:30 PMESPN Cricket
Baker and Winfield-Hill take in-form Sunrisers into final
Summary
Southern Brave managed only 114 for 7 after batting first, and Sunrisers Leeds chased the target to reach the women's Hundred final. Baker and Winfield-Hill guided the winning pursuit.
Brave's modest total left Sunrisers with too little margin for error, and the chase was
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Sunrisers' ability to restrict Brave created the platform for a final-reaching win.
3 stories · 2 sources
10:17 PMESPN Cricket
Cricket Australia chief highlights bilateral ODI revenue conundrum
Summary
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says bilateral ODIs need greater significance but warns that removing them would create a financial cost. His comments expose the tension between preserving the format's commercial value and addressing its declining relevance.
The core problem is structural: bilateral ODIs may no longer generate enough sporting interest, yet
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ODI cricket's future now depends on solving a conflict between commercial necessity and dwindling sporting meaning.
2:07 PMBBC Sport Cricket
Notts and Durham reach One-Day Cup semi-finals
Summary
Nottinghamshire advanced to the One-Day Cup semi-finals after centuries from Jack Haynes and Kyle Verreynne powered their win over Yorkshire. Durham also secured a place in the last four.
Nottinghamshire's two centuries settled a high-stakes quarter-final through top-order production rather than a late scramble.
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Notts and Durham have moved within one win of the final, leaving the One-Day Cup's title race in its defining phase.
2:00 PMESPN Cricket
Haynes, Verreynne hundreds lead Nottinghamshire through from 1 for 3
Summary
Nottinghamshire recovered from 1 for 3 as centuries from Haynes and Verreynne drove a successful chase of Yorkshire's 274. They reached the target with eight balls remaining.
Yorkshire's early breakthrough became irrelevant once Nottinghamshire rebuilt through two major innings. The result exposes
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Nottinghamshire showed the recovery and batting depth needed to survive a high-pressure knockout chase.
12:58 PMESPN Cricket
Bedingham century drives Durham into One-Day Cup semi-final
Summary
A century from Bedingham powered Durham to a 162-run victory over Lancashire in the One-Day Cup. Ghafari's four-wicket haul completed the decisive performance.
Durham won the match through a clear two-part advantage: Bedingham supplied the runs, then Ghafari
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Durham's dominant batting and bowling combination has put them one win from the One-Day Cup final.
2:17 PMESPN Cricket
Gay warms up for first Pakistan Test with pair in tour game
Summary
Gay used the tour match to prepare for his first Test against Pakistan, while Bashir took four wickets. Pakistan captain Babar Azam retired hurt after sustaining a hand injury.
Babar's hand injury is the immediate concern, because it could affect Pakistan's preparation and selection
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The warm-up match produced both a selection boost for Bashir and a potential fitness problem for Pakistan's captain.
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Babar to miss remainder of practice match after blow to right hand
Summary
Babar Azam will miss the rest of Pakistan's practice match after being struck on his right hand. He is expected to return to action early next week and train before the first Test against England.
The immediate impact is limited to the practice match, but the injury creates a short
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Pakistan's Test plans remain intact only if Babar's hand recovers on schedule.
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Sri Lanka v India - first Test scorecard
Summary
The scorecard tracks the live position of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, including each side's batting and bowling figures.
The match state will determine whether India's selection of three frontline spinners pays off on
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The opening Test will show whether India's spin-heavy balance can control conditions in Galle.
5:56 AMESPN Cricket
De Silva on Dickwella selection: In Galle, 'player with the best glovework plays'
Summary
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva said Niroshan Dickwella was selected for the first Test against India because he is the country's best wicketkeeper, despite the availability of stronger batting options who can also keep.
Sri Lanka is prioritizing wicketkeeping quality over additional batting depth in Galle. The choice gives
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The selection reveals Sri Lanka's preferred balance for a Test where missed chances could outweigh marginal gains with the bat.
Other Developments
A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.
The 2026 Hundred performance tables rank the leading men's and women's players by runs scored and wickets taken.
4:55 PMBBC Sport CricketVijay Shankar will join Ravichandran Ashwin at Dublin Guardians in the ETPL. Vikram Rathour has been appointed as the team's head coach.
2:00 PMESPN Cricket
India have selected Prema Rawat for the Women's Asia Cup 2026, with G Kamalini also included. Yastika Bhatia has again been left out.
10:00 AMESPN Cricket
Ireland's batters produced a much-improved performance in the fourth ODI, but Afghanistan still leads the series 3-0. Ireland now needs to prevent a clean sweep in the final match.
9:28 AMESPN Cricket
Shubman Gill said additional preparation time is valuable because several players need time to adjust to unfamiliar conditions.
7:58 AMESPN Cricket
A daily quiz asks readers to identify a Hundred player, with the goal of solving it in as few attempts as possible.
3:53 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Melbourne Renegades have appointed Twining as their WBBL coach. He will take up the role while serving as an assistant with Australia's women's team, then return to the national setup after the WBBL season.
1:27 AMESPN Cricket
Mohammad Nabi took four wickets as Jamaica Kingsmen were restricted to 117 after batting first. Shai Hope's unbeaten 56 helped Amazon Warriors secure a winning start, while the Kingsmen fell to three losses from three CPL 2026 matches.
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The Hundred 2026 tables, top run-scorers & wicket-takers
Summary
The 2026 Hundred performance tables rank the leading men's and women's players by runs scored and wickets taken.
The rankings provide the clearest early measure of individual impact in the competition, separating sustained
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The tables show which players are driving results in one of cricket's most compressed formats.
2:00 PMESPN Cricket
ETPL: Vijay Shankar to team up with Ashwin at Dublin Guardians
Summary
Vijay Shankar will join Ravichandran Ashwin at Dublin Guardians in the ETPL. Vikram Rathour has been appointed as the team's head coach.
Dublin Guardians are combining experienced Indian players with a coach who brings substantial knowledge of
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Dublin Guardians are building their ETPL identity around established Indian cricket expertise.
10:00 AMESPN Cricket
Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup and Asian Games; Rawal gets maiden T20I call-up
Summary
India have selected Prema Rawat for the Women's Asia Cup 2026, with G Kamalini also included. Yastika Bhatia has again been left out.
The selectors are continuing to reshape India's squad while keeping Bhatia outside the setup. The
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The selection points to a changing pecking order in India's women's team ahead of a major tournament.
9:28 AMESPN Cricket
Ireland search for consolation win in final ODI
Summary
Ireland's batters produced a much-improved performance in the fourth ODI, but Afghanistan still leads the series 3-0. Ireland now needs to prevent a clean sweep in the final match.
Afghanistan has already secured the series, leaving Ireland with only momentum and credibility at stake.
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The final ODI will show whether Ireland's improved batting marks a genuine shift or merely delays a decisive series defeat.
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Gill: 'Extra time in preparation definitely helps'
Summary
Shubman Gill said additional preparation time is valuable because several players need time to adjust to unfamiliar conditions.
Gill is identifying adaptation, not talent, as the immediate challenge for the team. More preparation
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The team's preparation window could directly influence how quickly it settles into the series.
3:53 AMBBC Sport Cricket
Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 25
Summary
A daily quiz asks readers to identify a Hundred player, with the goal of solving it in as few attempts as possible.
The feature offers engagement rather than new cricket news or a competitive development. Its value
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It gives fans a quick test of their knowledge while keeping attention on the Hundred.
1:27 AMESPN Cricket
Melbourne Renegades name Twining their WBBL coach
Summary
Melbourne Renegades have appointed Twining as their WBBL coach. He will take up the role while serving as an assistant with Australia's women's team, then return to the national setup after the WBBL season.
The appointment gives the Renegades an experienced national-team coach for the WBBL campaign without changing
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The Renegades gain national-level coaching expertise while Cricket Australia retains Twining for its women's program.
12:39 AMESPN Cricket
Nabi four-for and Hope 56* give Amazon Warriors winning start
Summary
Mohammad Nabi took four wickets as Jamaica Kingsmen were restricted to 117 after batting first. Shai Hope's unbeaten 56 helped Amazon Warriors secure a winning start, while the Kingsmen fell to three losses from three CPL 2026 matches.
The Kingsmen's inability to build a competitive total left their campaign in immediate trouble. Nabi's
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Jamaica now face a severe qualification problem, while Amazon Warriors begin with both momentum and a strong net-run-rate opportunity.
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